Right-wing politics

Right-wing politics

The NRA's trial over alleged financial mismanagement reveals political pressure from state leadership

New York Attorney General Letitia James campaigned against the NRA's non-profit status based on its political views [ more ]

Conservative senators are filibustering efforts to pass Ukraine aid through the Senate.

Their motivations include concerns over impeachment and prioritizing domestic issues over foreign aid. [ more ]

The future of America could be centered around the Sunbelt cities and the West, but there are concerns about the impact of climate change on these regions.

Rod Dreher argues that while America may be doing well materially, it lacks a sense of cosmic purpose and common values beyond individualism. [ more ]

Elise Stefanik is a prominent Republican and MAGA politician who has been largely supportive of Trump.

Stefanik has a wide range of appeal to both moderate and MAGA voters, making her a potential candidate for Vice President in 2025. [ more ]

Sen. Mike Lee argues against additional funding for the war in Ukraine

Lee criticizes the prioritization of Ukraine over border security [ more ]

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg emphasizes the importance of NATO as a vital security organization for the world.

Dr. Kevin Roberts of the Heritage Foundation calls for NATO allies to step up and address the situation in Ukraine. [ more ]

Siavash Sobhani, an Iranian-heritage doctor living in Virginia, was informed by the State Department that his U.S. citizenship had been a mistake.

Confusion over whether Sobhani's father was on the blue or white list of diplomats led to the mistaken authorization of Sobhani's citizenship. [ more ]

The Nordic countries, once seen as a pronatalist success story for their higher fertility rates and progressive policies, are now experiencing a sudden collapse in birth rates.

Despite the strong welfare-state supports for childrearing, countries like Finland have seen their birth rates fall nearly a third since 2010, similar to the lows seen in Italy. [ more ]

Chinese youth are using the slang term 'run' to express a desire to flee from China and emigrate to other countries.

The migrant surge at the southern border of the United States now includes thousands of Chinese nationals each month. [ more ]

Anxieties about the compatibility of democracy and capitalism have existed throughout history

Public opinion towards capitalism and democracy is shifting, especially among younger generations [ more ]

The intensity of anti-Trump politics in America is diminishing.

There is a sense of exhaustion with anti-Trumpism in the national mood. [ more ]

The story published by the Charlotte Observer claiming that Covid hospitalizations in Charlotte were at a 3-year high and urging residents to get boosters was inaccurate and misleading.

The institutional rot exposed by the pandemic, including media sensationalism and laziness, continues to be a problem that needs to be addressed for future crises. [ more ]

Former President Donald Trump expressed a desire for unity during a speech at his campaign headquarters in Iowa.

Trump won the Iowa Caucus by a significant margin and congratulated his opponents on their performances. [ more ]

Parents of James Madison High School students were notified that their children would be moving to remote learning due to a storm threatening a shelter housing thousands of illegal migrants.

The Biden administration allowed over 2,500 migrants to be housed at Floyd Bennett Field, but the shelter in question is just a cluster of tents that are not properly secured. [ more ]

Donald Trump's victory in the Iowa caucuses shows his strong position as the default leader of the Republican Party.

Despite winning, Trump's opposition within the party still garnered close to 50% of the caucus vote. [ more ]

The 2024 presidential election has the potential to dissolve into chaos with protests, legal battles, and violence.

Donald Trump and Joe Biden may not accept an outcome that doesn't favor them, leading to further unrest and division. [ more ]

Taiwan's election of a presidential candidate that China distrusts threatens the fragile relationship between Washington and Beijing.

China views President-elect Lai Ching-te as an agitator for Taiwan's independence and has vowed to prevent it, by force if necessary. [ more ]

Boeing's delivery resumption of 737 MAX jets to China faces delays after Alaska Airlines incident.

China Southern Airlines is planning additional safety inspections on their undelivered MAX jets following the incident. [ more ]

Taiwan's independence-leaning Democratic Progressive Party won an unprecedented consecutive third term in the presidency.

The victory could lead to more tensions with Beijing, which claims Taiwan but does not rule it. [ more ]

The separation of civilian and military power is crucial in Western political theology.

The Biden administration admitted not knowing about Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin's cancer treatment. [ more ]

The US conducted strikes in Yemen against the Iran-backed Houthis in response to their attacks on commercial shipping vessels

Congress has not authorized these strikes, making them illegal and unconstitutional [ more ]

Taiwan will end formal relations with Nauru as a result of Chinese attempts to attract Taipei's diplomatic partners.

The decision comes after Taiwan's ruling party won a closely contested presidential election. [ more ]

If Ron DeSantis wins the Republican nomination, it will signify that voters should be taken at their word about their preferences

There is a middle bloc of Republican voters who are Trump-friendly but open to another choice [ more ]

European natural gas prices are trading lower despite colder weather and increased withdrawals.

U.S. natural gas market is experiencing increased volatility and supply risks due to low temperatures. [ more ]

DeSantis criticized the GOP's war wing on Ukraine policy

Neither candidate presented a plan for drawing down American troop deployments or addressing specific American interests in Taiwan or the Levant [ more ]

Iowa's presidential caucuses give the state an outsized influence in national politics

News organizations from around the world will cover the event [ more ]

Thomson Reuters acquires majority stake in Pagero Group.

Key shareholders and management team sell stock to Thomson Reuters. [ more ]

The U.S. agreed to lift some sanctions against the Venezuelan regime in exchange for guarantees of greater electoral freedoms for the 2024 presidential elections.

The Venezuelan regime did not fulfill their part of the agreement, causing the U.S. to release a businessman accused of money laundering to pressure Maduro to comply. [ more ]

Apple's new mixed-reality headset will be available in the U.S. starting Feb. 2.

The Vision Pro headset is Apple's first major new product in years. [ more ]

The author estimates that there were tens of thousands of people at the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021.

The Capitol riot was largely driven by QAnon supporters. [ more ]

Conservative critics have long been critical of the liberal tilt of academia and have a strong distrust of higher education institutions.

The departure of Claudine Gay from Harvard has brought attention to right-wing beliefs about higher education and their consistent critique of academic bias. [ more ]

New York State Rep. Tony Simone introduced a bill that may force Chick-fil-A and other chain restaurants at rest stops on Interstate 90 to stay open on Sundays.

The bill aims to ensure that transportation facilities offer reliable food services and considers being closed on Sundays an inconvenience to travelers.

Critics argue that the government should not interfere with Chick-fil-A's business practices and that the bill addresses a non-issue in the face of more pressing problems in New York. [ more ]